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Penang tourism sector on strong rebound after Covid-19 pandemic

According to data provided by Tourism Malaysia, a total of 8.230 million tourists stayed in major hotels at Penang last year

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Technical glitch causes row among DAP assemblymen

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow later stepped in to ask both assemblymen to resolve their differences amicably

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Ascott Group looking to open six more properties in Penang

The group is optimistic that tourism and demand for accommodation would continue to grow post Covid-19, including in Penang.

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Guan Eng raises concerns over Penang’s financial status

Lim (Air Itam-PH), said that his concerns stem from the revelation that Penang was facing a ‘cash crunch’.

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Fate of Penang Turf Club up to its owners, says Penang CM

The land is held in trust for the Penang Turf Club by Tan Sri Goh Eng Toon, Ong Eng Khuan, and Teh Choon Beng.

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Penang backbenchers call for Rapid Penang to improve on-demand van service

The three assemblymen from the ruling Pakatan Harapan (PH) coalition however, agreed that the van option is now an added benefit for the state.

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Penang to crack down on tax defaulters amid cash flow woes

Poor tax collection and rising public expenditure, particularly in civil service wages and welfare payouts, had put immense pressure on the state's coffers

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Penang eyes super-yacht marina to reclaim regional yachting stature

State greenlights Gurney Bay site as Penang seeks to shed ‘bypassed port’ status among global seafarers

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Izzah – ‘Anwar is my father, but I have my political stance’

She said she wants the public to know that she is her own person in many ways.

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Penang - nation’s gastronomic haven also among leaders in diabetes cases

Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow said the figures were alarming and stressed that it should serve as a wake-up call for all to take better care of their health

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Penang hosts prestigious Edison Awards to honour those in the Tamil film industry

The event was held for the first time in Penang at the Setia SPICE Arena in Bayan Lepas and officiated by Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow.

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Penang DoE seizes 38 containers filled with plastic waste

DoE has ordered the shipping agent to send the consignment back to the country of origin.